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I think because of the massive amount of attention that is given to this album’s so called “historical significance” that sometimes not enough attention is given to the music itself. I hope to correct that imbalance with this review which focuses entirely on the album’s 13 tracks.

01. “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” – This opening track really sets the mood for the entire album. The song shifts styles abruptly just like the album does from song to song. And of course the crowd noise and the entire “Sgt. Pepper” concept are introduced here.

02. “With a Little Help from my Friends” – The perfect song for Ringo Starr to sing. John Lennon & Paul McCartney wrote this song together specifically for Ringo to sing which I think makes the great lyrics all that much greater (think of them in that context.)

03. “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” – One of the bands most famous songs. This is a great one to listen to in mono (you have to get The Beatles in Mono Box Set) because it sounds so much different in mono than it does in stereo. There’s a lot more effect on the vocal in mono!

04. “Getting Better” – This song so perfectly encapsulates the sound of this album and what it’s all about to me.

05. “Fixing a Hole” – Possibly the best lyrics Paul McCartney ever wrote. Another one of my favorites on an album filled with favorites.

06. “She’s Leaving Home” – More great lyrics from Paul McCartney. What a gorgeous song too. Paul was definitely at the top of his game in 1967.

07. “Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite” – I think my favorite part of this song is the cut up tape section where it sounds like sort of insane random carnival music.

08. “Within You Without You” – This is a song that gets a lot of hate by a lot of people and that makes me sad. It makes me feel like they don’t really “get it.” This song is an essential part of what makes this album so brilliant.

09. “When I’m Sixty-Four” – I love how quickly the musical styles change with this album. We go from a carnival to India to music hall!

10. “Lovely Rita” – I definitely enjoy this song as well but I must say that I do think tracks #10 and #11 are the least interesting tracks on the album.

11. “Good Morning Good Morning” – There’s some interesting time changes in this one. I also love the Jimi Hendrix style guitar leads by Paul McCartney.

12. “Sgt. Pepper’s (Reprise)” – This one is even better than the album opener. It rocks something fierce!

13. “A Day in the Life” – The greatest song ever.

The Beatles In Mono Box includes the original mono mix of Sgt. Pepper’s. The Beatles In Stereo includes all of The Beatles albums in remastered stereo.

categories: The Beatles,Classic Rock

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